Kos Eliyahu v’ Kos Miriam
– Cup of Elijah and Cup of Miriam*
Ner Eliyahu u’Miriam – Candle of Elijah and Miriam
As the Passover Seder is about to conclude, remembrance of ancient redemption brings longing for redemption and healing today. We pour the Cups of Elijah and Miriam. While Elijah’s Cup of Wine represents our prayers for redemption soon, Miriam’s Cup of Water represents our prayers for healing right now. We open the door to welcome Elijah, demonstrating that we stand ready for ultimate redemption and full healing.
This year we invite the entire Jewish community of Chicago on Wednesday night, April 8, at 8:00pm to pour the Cups of Elijah and Miriam, to take a candle, to open the door, and to step outside holding the Candle of Elijah and Miriam. Now, sing together as one:
Elijah the Prophet - Miriam the Prophet
Eliyahu hanavi, Eliyahu hatish'bi
Eliyahu
(3x)
hagil'adi
Bim'herah beyameinu yavo eleinu
im Mashi'ach ben David.
(x2)
Elijah the prophet, Elijah the Tishbite
Elijah the Giladite
May he soon in our days come to us,
with the messiah son of David.
Miriam
ha-n'vi'ah oz v'zimrah b'yadah.
Miriam tirkod itanu l'taken et ha-olam.
Bimheyrah v'yameynu hi t'vi'einu
el mey ha-refuah.
(x2)
Miriam
the prophet, strength and song in her hand
Miriam dance with us in order to repair the world.
Soon she will bring us to the waters of healing.
Please recite:
This year we are afflicted.
Next year we will be restored.
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, and Leah, You Who kept the promise to liberate our ancestors from Egypt. We, their children, turn to You on this night of Passover in the year 5780. In this moment of our need, illness has befallen so many friends, neighbors and fellow citizens, as well as peoples around the world. You redeemed us from slavery long ago. We ask that You would do so again. God of our ancestors, bring health, vitality, and strength to the doctors, nurses, and first responders, to all who care for the sick, to all those in our country, states, cities, and neighborhoods who are working tirelessly to maintain our communities and to serve all Americans. So, may it be Your will.
Please place the Candle of Elijah and Miriam in your window to burn through the night.
*This tradition is based on a beautiful ritual authored by Rabbi Yehiel Poupko. Liturgical changes were made with permission of the author.
